Extras

The extras page contains additional information and links to other websites you may require. Click on a heading below to find more information about that subject.

A – Z

Here is an A-Z Breakdown of services in the blaenau gwent area it is brought to you via the Blaenau Gwent Council website

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Action For Children

All families need help at critical moments. We support children and families with the most difficult problems and are the largest provider of family support services in the UK.

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Additional Needs

Here in the additional needs section you will find information to help you if you feel if eithr yourself or your child needs any additional support.

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Council links

Here are some useful links to council run projects and venues

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Education and Learning

The education pages here are to find opportunities to develop the educational needs of you and your children.

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Financial Help and Support

Find out what financial support is available for you

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Groups for Children

Here is a list of useful groups for children they each have a website.

Check them out!

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Legal help

Here are some contacts for leagal assistance for you and your child.

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Raising Children Bilingually

Here are some web site links that may help you with raising children bilingually:

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More Support and Advice (FIS Services)

Here is a list of other Family Information Services in the greater Gwent area.

You can also call the National Helpline on 0300 123 777 and be linked to a service near you.

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Helpful Organisations

Here are a bunch of useful organisations on a range of topics.

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Whats on BG

There's always something to do in Blaenau Gwent, so why not take a look at some of these web sites and see what's on in your area?

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Credit Union Child Trust Fund

a long-term savings and investment account where your child (and no-one else) can withdraw the money when they turn 18
neither you nor your child will pay tax on income and gains in the account

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Childcare Approval Scheme Wales

The Childcare Approval Scheme Wales is a voluntary scheme for approving home childcare providers who meet certain basic criteria. The scheme provides recognised national status for individuals providing childcare in the child’s own home.

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Fostering

Fostering is about making a difference to a child’s life to enable them to reach their full potential

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Meic (National Advice & Support)

Meic is a new helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales

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Eisteddfod 2010

The Blaenau Gwent and Heads of the Valleys National Eisteddfod is held at The Works, Ebbw Vale from 31 July to 7 August 2010.

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